Lawmaker Compares Abortion to Prostitution
January 20, 2013
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as posted by the channel"There have been various instances this past year of politicians saying confusing things about abortion. Often, we're left in disbelief over the blatant invalidity of their claims. Now we can add to the list a statement by Rep. Ron Mendive of Couer d'Alene, Idaho.
During a legislative breakfast meeting, the Republican lawmaker shocked everyone when he asked the Idaho chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union if their pro-abortion stance also meant they were supporters of prostitution."*
Rep. Ron Mendive made the comparison of abortion to prostitution, but the ACLU is completely opposed to it. Are prostitution and abortion comparable on levels of choice, legality, or health? Ana Kasparian and John Iadarola break it down.
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